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Ericsson highlights power of connectivity at 2013 Interational CES

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, Jan 03, 2013 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --
* Briefing at Ericsson booth to announce Ericsson news with
President and CEO Hans Vestberg plus guest on Tuesday, January 8, 3pm
PST
* Hans Vestberg to join CES Super Session on January 9 at noon to
discuss "The New Network Effect Changes Everything"
* SuperSession hosted by Techonomy's David Kirkpatrick and includes
executives from Ford and Rethink Robotics
* Ericsson exhibiting at Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall,
Booth 13638
During its second major appearance at 2013 International CES,
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) will expand upon its vision of a new connected
world where communities,
systems and intelligence come together for
the benefit of all.

Ericsson President and CEO Hans Vestberg will participate in a CES
SuperSession
on January 9 titled "The New Network Effect Changes
Everything." The session
will be moderated by David Kirkpatrick,
author of "The Facebook Effect" and founder of Techonomy.

Joining Vestberg on the panel to discuss how the relationship of
people, machines and infrastructure will change in an increasingly
connected world will
be Rodney Brooks, Founder, Chairman and Chief
Technical Officer of Rethink Robotics and Paul Mascarenas, Chief
Technical Officer of Ford.

Additionally, Ericsson's Fredrik Garneij will participate in a panel
discussion
on January 10 titled "The Rise of the Next Mobile
Internet: New Networks, Devices and Demands." The speakers will
examine the new IPv6-based networks and
what demands and
opportunities the industry will face in the future.

As every person and device gets connected across the globe, every
industry and
country will be altered. How does the relationship
between people, machines, and infrastructure change in this
increasingly networked world
The Rise of the Next Mobile Internet: New Networks, Devices and
Demands Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall N259 Thursday, January
10, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

A world without digital mobility is impossible to imagine. But where
we are at
the moment is just the beginning. New IPv6-based networks
and hardware devices
will transform services, software, products and
business models. We discuss the
state of now and what demands and
opportunities carriers and manufacturers will
face in the future.

Visit Ericsson at CES
Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall, Booth #13638
Tuesday-Friday, January 8-11
Join Ericsson at CES and experience this new connected world where
communities,
systems and intelligence are tied together for the
benefit of all.

Ericsson Demonstrations
Visit Ericsson at CES and experience how connectivity impacts
everything in our
life, from transportation to a trip to a sporting
event.

Transport
Ericsson will showcase the Connected Vehicle cloud with Volvo that
enables auto
manufacturers an easy way to develop and offer services
to their consumers.

Game Day
Explore the difference that Ericsson solutions have on a simple trip
to a sporting event. See how network integrated access selection
automatically chooses and activates the best access available for the
devices based on location and real-time network conditions. Learn
about how targeted advertising
can help enterprise reach consumers
more effectively and the impact of the Ericsson Network Integrated
Wi-Fi products
Safety
Ericsson will demonstrate how Public Safety needs can be met through
LTE (4G),
WebRTC and other innovative solutions. LTE provides an
always-connected, high
bandwidth, low latency connection that is
perfectly suited for high-value Public
Safety applications. WebRTC
enables fast, HTML-5 development of high-value communications for law
enforcement and other first-responders using LTE devices
and an
Internet Browser.

Communications
Using WebRTC and RCS development solutions, Ericsson will showcase
how everyone
can benefit from enhanced communications in the Networked
Society. We'll demonstrate how telehealth is changing the way that
physicians, patients and
providers interact.

The Next Big Thing
Ericsson understands the opportunities that the Networked Society
provides and
is focused on delivering innovative solutions for
providers, enterprise and end
users. Connected Me is a concept that
demonstration capacitive coupling and the power of the human touch to
connect people, devices and things at speeds of up
to 10Mbps.

Entertainment
The once simple experience of content consumed on the TV is changing
into a rich
social experience of discovery, interaction, and anywhere
access; all deeply
influenced by new devices, new services and better
connectivity. Explore how
providers can improve the quality of
experience for end-users.

NOTES TO EDITORS
For one-on-one interviews with our executives or specialists during
the event
(Jan 8-11), please contact media relations team at Media
Relations.

Bio and profile Hans Vestberg
Download high-resolution photos and broadcast-quality video at
www.ericsson.com/press
Ericsson is the world's leading provider of communications technology
and services. We are enabling the Networked Society with efficient
real-time solutions that allow us all to study, work and live our
lives more freely, in
sustainable societies around the world.

Our offering comprises services, software and infrastructure within
Information
and Communications Technology for telecom operators and
other industries. Today
more than 40 percent of the world's mobile
traffic goes through Ericsson networks and we support customers'
networks servicing more than 2.5 billion subscribers.

We operate in 180 countries and employ more than 100,000 people.

Founded in 1876, Ericsson is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. In
2011 the company's net
sales were SEK 226.9 billion (USD 35.0
billion). Ericsson is listed on NASDAQ
OMX, Stockholm and NASDAQ, New
York stock exchanges.

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